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How to Refund Unused Saudi Government Fees Online via Sadad & Bank App

📅 October 25, 2026 • Independent Expat Guide
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SADAD Government Fee Refund (استرداد المدفوعات الحكومية)

Ministry of Finance & Saudi Central Bank Electronic Settlement
Instant Bank Refund

Reclaim unused government fees deposited via Sadad for cancelled visas, unused driving license renewals, or excess dependent fee deposits directly back into your checking account.

Required: Personal Saudi Bank App + Iqama Number Used for Payment Verify Balance on Absher ↗

In Saudi Arabia, all government fees for immigration, vehicle registration, and civil documentation are prepaid through the unified Sadad Government Payment System. If you pay for a service that is subsequently cancelled (such as an unused exit re-entry visa, a cancelled family visa, or an extra vehicle renewal deposit), the funds are never lost; they remain parked in your central Ministry of Finance treasury balance linked to your Iqama number.

You can reclaim this unused balance directly into your personal Saudi bank account online without filing manual paperwork.

Step-by-Step: How to Request a Government Refund via Bank App

The refund must be initiated through the same banking app or online portal used to execute the initial payment (e.g., Al Rajhi Bank, SNB, Riyad Bank, Alinma):

  1. Open and log in to your mobile banking application.
  2. Navigate to SADAD Payments > Government Payments & Refunds.
  3. Select the tab labeled Refund (استرداد).
  4. Choose the category matching your original payment:
    • Alien Control (الجوازات): For exit re-entry visas, dependent levies, or Iqama renewal fees.
    • Motor Vehicles (المركبات): For Istimara, ownership transfer, or vehicle plate fees.
    • Driving License (رخصة القيادة): For license renewal or test fees.
  5. Select the specific service code (e.g., *Exit Re-entry Visa Refund* or *Renew Iqama Refund*).
  6. Enter your 10-digit Iqama Number or the beneficiary ID.
  7. Select your active checking account to receive the returned funds.
  8. Click Confirm Refund. The transaction processes through the central banking network, and the funds credit back into your account within 24 to 72 business hours.

How to Check Your Available Treasury Credit on Absher

To verify how much unutilized credit is currently held under your residency record:

  • Log in to Absher.sa.
  • Go to My Services > Inquiries > General Inquiries > Public Query Available Funds.
  • Input your Iqama number to view a detailed breakdown of credits stored under Passports, Vehicles, and Driving Licenses.
Policy & Independent Guide Notice:
IqamaHub KSA is an independent educational informational blog. We do not process banking refunds, collect financial deposits, or represent the Ministry of Finance or SAMA. All fee refunds must be initiated securely through licensed commercial banks.